great barrier reef tours:poseidon outer barrier reef cruises – port douglas queensland australia
Poseidon is a family owned and operated Port Douglas business with over 30 years in the Queensland marine tourism industry. They are able to offer visitors the ultimate snorkel and dive adventure by taking guests to the best of the best outer barrier reef locations from Port Douglas in Queensland Australia. Poseidon have the luxury of choosing the days three reef locations they are going to visit from within the Agincourt Ribbon Reef System to ensure you snorkel and scuba dive some of the worlds best coral and reef systems that are oozing with a multitude of marine life.
Three Snorkel And Scuba Diving Locations in One Day
On the morning of your reef tours departure they will choose the best of 3 snorkel and dive locations depending on tides, winds, currents and during the whale season May to September the migratory whale activity. The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs are long narrow reefs located along the very Outer Edge of the Great Barrier Reef, which is flushed out at every tide by clear oceanic water; coral thrives in this clear water, creating spectacular gardens and a huge variety of marine life. All of the dive and snorkel sites have been selected for both the shallow coral gardens favored by snorkelers and adjacent deeper walls and drop-offs preferred by scuba divers.
Once aboard the reef boat tea and coffee are served and the snorkel and dive briefing is done during the trip to the reef to maximise your time in the water. After a high speed trip we arrived at the first site at approximately 10am where they served a tropical fresh fruit platter, and it's here where the days in water activities begin.
Snorkeling The Great Barrier Reef
The best way of seeing and experiencing the magic of the Port Douglas and Cairns Great Barrier Reef is by snorkeling and the majority of visitors choose to snorkel. Poseidon prides itself on offering excellent customer service, with a team of dedicated snorkel instructors to assist your every need. They also provide in water assistance and floatation devices like pool noodles and floatation vests for those who are beginner snorkellers or a bit frail. A reef interpretation talk is given by a marine naturalist at the second dive and snorkel site explaining the ecology and history of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
By this time you are generally starving and its here where they serve a tropical buffet of prawns, cold meats, breads and salads (the best potato salad I have ever had.) A guided snorkel tour is offered at the third scuba diving and snorkel site by a marine naturalist and is one activity that should not be missed. There is one guy that does it called Mr. Fluffy and I'm sure that he has gills and webbed hands and feet. This amphibious man is so knowledgeable on the reef and everyone that comes back from this guided snorkel trip just raves about him.
Scuba Diving On The Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef
An introductory scuba dive allows those with no previous diving experience to enjoy the thrill of scuba diving in a safe and supervised way — no experience necessary. Small groups of scuba divers ensure personal service and individual attention. If you get hooked after your first introductory dive you can then enjoy up to 3 introductory scuba dives on the day.
Or for those with scuba diving certification you can enjoy up to 3 guided scuba dives at different outer reef locations. Some of the spectacular scuba diving sites include walls, pinnacles and coral gardens with a fantastic variety of fish and coral life all at the very edge of the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. After the third dive and snorkel site they serve afternoon tea consisting of tea and coffee and the yummiest banana cake you have ever had. At 2.45pm Poseidon departs the reef and heads back to Port Douglas where it arrives at the Marina at around 4.30pm.
Swimming With Dwarf Minke Whales May to August
During the winter months of May to August, our tropical waters present the added bonus of sighting Dwarf Minke Whales as these gentle giants migrate to mate and give birth to their young.
Poseidon has been awarded one of only three permits to swim with these Dwarf Minke Whales and if they are around on the day you visit the Great Barrier Reef then you just may have the opportunity to hop in the water with your snorkel gear on and interact with these inquisitive whales.
Please note swimming with whales is at the whale's discretion and not yours. Poseidon is to abide by very strict guidelines and regulations with this permit and they are not actively allowed to pursue the whales or come within 300 meters of them.
The Dwarf Minke Whales have to be the ones to request the interaction with the boat by swimming over to it and showing interest in the snorkellers that are in the water holding onto a rope that is attached to the boat.
These whales have been known to follow the boat to the next snorkel and diving location so they can get a closer look at the humans in their territory. Ten snorkellers are in the water at one time and change over is every ten minutes so that all guests can have the chance to spend some time swimming with the Dwarf Minke Whales.
Humpback Whales On the Cairns-Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef
Whale season is something you just do not want to miss especially when the giant Humpback Whales arrive in search of mates and to calve in the safety of the Cairns and Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef in the months of May to September. You regularly get to see these Humpback Whales just about every single day during these winter months as they breach from the water, tail slap and show their bellies to the world.
Australia also has a very rare white Albino Humpback Whale that has been named Migaloo and he migrates to Cairns and Port Douglas every single year to the delight of everyone in the tourism industry. Film crews and photographers from all over the world come to Cairns and Port Douglas to capture his annual migration and antics. It has also been reported that Migaloo has a son or daughter that is also an Albino and these may be the only two Albino Humpback Whales that have been identified in the world to date. Poseidon III was custom-designed to provide uncrowded snorkeling and scuba diving adventures. The vessel boasts a number of great features including an air-conditioned saloon and open deck so you can kick back and enjoy your day on the reef.
The Tour Specialists tip
LouisePoseidon offers the keen snorkeller or scuba diver a Port Douglas outer barrier reef adventure to some of the world's best snorkeling and dive locations. Definitely a reef trip worth doing while visiting Port Douglas especially during whale season.
Louise: the tour specialists consultant
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